Next-Gen Boss Moves with Karina Garcia

Next-Gen Boss Moves with Karina Garcia

Author: Veronica Malolos, CCIM May 16, 2025 Duration: 22:24

In this episode of Women Influencers, I sit down with Karina Garcia, Vice President of Gain Properties. They are a family office managing 17 retail assets in South Florida, and looking to expand. Karina shares her journey growing up in a real estate family in Miami, where visits to shopping centers with her family sparked her early interest in the business. She reflects on being educated locally and how, together with her sister, they have successfully transitioned the family business into the next generation.

Karina talks about the challenges of working with family, emphasizing the importance of clearly defined roles and building their own professional networks beyond their father’s connections. She explains how her team manages a diverse portfolio of retail properties and nurtures long-term tenant relationships to foster a strong sense of community.


She then shares a key accomplishment—founding a support group for second-generation women in family businesses, creating a space to share advice and navigate the unique challenges of family dynamics in real estate. Karina also highlights the value of building strong networks, encouraging collaboration among women in the industry rather than competition.


The conversation closes with Karina’s enthusiasm for the annual Women’s Investment Summit, a conference she regularly attends for inspiration and connection with other women investors. Reach out to her via email or social media to connect and grow together!


“Building your network and being able to rely on it is extremely important.” - Karina Garcia


Connect with Veronica:

https://www.capstackcommercial.com/veronica-malolos-ccim

https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-malolos-ccim-401649218/


Connect with Karina:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-garcia-9a3b1b44/

https://www.instagram.com/gameproperties



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Hosted by Veronica Malolos, CCIM-Founder and CEO of Capital Stack Real Estate Group-the Women Influencers podcast moves beyond surface-level success stories to explore the nuanced realities of leadership, ambition, and personal philosophy. Each conversation delves into the practical strategies and formative experiences of women who have shaped their fields, with a particular lens on business and commercial real estate. These are not just interviews; they are deep dives into the decisions, setbacks, and pivotal moments that define a career. Veronica’s background as an operator in the Greater Orlando market informs a grounded, insightful dialogue that resonates whether you’re building a company, navigating a corporate ladder, or redefining your own path. The discussions naturally span categories from concrete business tactics to broader cultural and societal themes, reflecting the multifaceted lives these influencers lead. This podcast serves as a resource for anyone seeking authentic perspective, emphasizing that influence is cultivated through resilience and insight as much as through achievement. Listen for candid reflections on balancing ambition with life’s other demands, the philosophical underpinnings of a leadership style, and the often-unspoken challenges of carving out space in competitive industries. It’s a series dedicated to amplifying voices that not only succeed but also thoughtfully pave the way for others.
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